Suturoscope: a new device that allows endoscopic sutures to be performed with traditional threads.
The author introduces a new device of his own development, which allows endoscopic suture through a rigid endoscope. This device can be fitted to all endoscopes using a 27 Ch sheath (or a sheath of similar calibre), provided that they are equipped with adequate adapters specific to each endoscope. Suture by endoscopy is thus possible in urology, gynaecology, general surgery and gastro-enterology.
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Departamento de Urologia, Diálise e Transplantação Renal, Hospital da Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal.
D019723:Endoscopes; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*